Wednesday, August 21, 2013

Become a disciple of Christ



Choice 2: Luke 10:38–42; 11:1–13; 12:13–40; 13:23–24; 14:16–33. Being a Disciple of Jesus Christ

  1. Read Luke 10:38–42; 11:1–13; 12:13–40; 13:23–24; 14:16–33 and the institute student manual commentary for Luke 11:5–13, “The Parable of the Friend at Midnight” (p. 115). Make a list of what it means to be a disciple of Jesus Christ and what the Savior taught about counting the costs of following Him.
Disciple of Christ
·         Hear and listen to the counsels of the Lord.
·         Learn to pray
·         Forgive others
·         Stay away from temptation
·         Be a good friend
·         Gain a testimony by asking
·         Beware of covetousness
·         Do not “take ease” (chapter 12:19)
·         Have faith
·         “Consider the Ravens” (chapter12:24)
·         Don’t be doubtful
·         Seek the kingdom of God
·         Be ready for when Christ comes
·         Missionary work
·         Don’t be afraid to lay down your life for Christ’s sake.
·         Real need for prayer
·         Real trust in God
·         Fervently ask
        Cost of following Him
·         Narrow gate (Luke chapter 13:23-24)
·         Forsake all that you have (Luke 12:33)
  1. Identify one of the teachings from your list that you would like to apply more fully in your life. Write a paragraph about how you could apply that teaching and what difference you believe it would make in your life.
One of the teachings that I would to apply more fully in my life is fervent prayer.  Sometimes prayer becomes something to check off my list of things to do.  This shouldn’t happen.  This shouldn’t happen, I should be fervently praying to the Lord, instead of half heartedly doing so.
  1. Read Luke 14:33; Omni 1:26; Mosiah 2:34; Matthew 13:44–46. Explain in writing what is ultimately required to be a disciple of Jesus Christ.
·         Forsake all that we have
·         Come unto Christ
·         Partake of Christ’s salvation and the power of his redemption
·         Offer your whole soul
·         Pray and fast
·         Endure to the end
·         Be as little children
·         Render all that you have and are to Heavenly Father (law of consecration)
·         Be teachable
·         Sacrifice all that you have for the kingdom of Heaven

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